Hi! I'm Matt, owner of Mallen School of Motoring. Thanks for taking the time to find out a little bit about me. It's important that you know who's going to be teaching you to drive as we'll be spending quite a bit of time together in the car!
I qualified as an approved driving instructor (ADI) in 2019 after training with Mark Jordan Driving. Mark was a great coach and I passed my Part 3 instructor test with a grade A. I operated as a franchisee of Mark Jordan Driving for just over three years, covering Coalville, Ashby, Shepshed and Loughborough. I used my time as a franchisee to develop my skills as an instructor and build up my reputation in the local area. In October 2022 I took the decision to become an independent driving instructor operating under my own name and now focus upon offering driving lessons in Loughborough and the surrounding villages.
Before becoming a driving instructor, I was a secondary school teacher for thirteen years. I learnt a lot about different teaching styles and how to get the best out of my students, whatever their ability. I've been able to transfer these skills to my new profession and it's proved to be successful as I've helped many learners to pass their driving test and become competent and safe drivers.
I consider myself to be calm, patient and very understanding - what more could you want in a driving instructor?! Your lessons will be in a relaxed environment where there's no such thing as a daft question. Getting behind the wheel for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for some of us and I want you to feel safe and able to make mistakes without being judged. You'll never be shouted at by me on a driving lesson, so there's nothing to be worried about. We'll work together to identify any issues and you'll be encouraged to come up with your own solutions to them. Above all else, I want the experience of learning to drive to be fun for you!
When I'm not in the car, I'm usually in the gym or working on my other profession as a wedding and portrait photographer. Maybe I'll help you to pass your driving test and then pop up again at some point in the future to photograph your wedding!
Thanks again for having a read, and I hope to hear from you soon.
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